About the
Venue and Teachers

Seated high in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Art of Living Retreat Center and Ayurvedic Spa provides a beautiful, inviting place for all people to deepen their spiritual practice. Founded by renown humanitarian leader and spiritual teacher Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, our center offers Art of Living courses and hosts programs taught by other spiritual leaders and organizations from around the world. We also welcome individuals seeking good company, as well as those seeking space and sweet solitude. Our guests have the opportunity to enjoy guided meditation, yoga, philosophy workshops, spa treatments, group ceremonies, celebrations, nature walks, and much more. With breathtaking natural beauty, knowledgable staff and harmonious architecture, our center offers a wondrous opportunity to nurture your body, mind and spirit -- and to discover the joy of life.

James Leary, DOM, DMQ, PhD has been treating people successfully for 30 years all over the world helping people change outdated emotional beliefs and cellular patterns. His Life Qi Renewal is a protocol for life activation which draws from many teachers and many healing methods. Emotional energy stored in the cells is released through meridian stimulation, cupping, and combining the client’s breath awareness with Dr. Leary’s Qi. You will learn about healing, practice specific protocols and receive healing on his retreats. Dr. Leary’s expertise has been utilized by healing therapists, professional athletes, and corporate executives in the US and overseas. More

Wah! has been making music for the yoga world for more than 25 years. She blends a seductive, Eastern-tinged spiritual sound with a unique mix of pop, world music, ambient electronica, hip hop, and reggae. She teaches women’s leadership trainings, sound healing workshops, yoga teacher trainings, and performs healing concerts in planetariums and theaters throughout the United States. Her many CDs include Love Holding Love, Savasana, and Maa. She is author of the book and CD Healing: A Vibrational Exchange. More

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Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

After having just completed my RYT 200 I have been inspired to further my yoga journey and my own personal journey inward. I have fallen in love with yoga and how it has changed my life and I just want to continue to explore so I can share this beautiful gift with as many as possible.
Jessica

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.